Automotive News (Page 675)

Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

2016 Subaru Levorg, Silverline Subaru BMR Racing, BTCC

Subaru Scores First One-Two BTCC Victory

By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2016 - 7:55AM

Subaru is getting their new Levorg sports tourer BTCC race cars dialed in. They scored their first 1-2 finish.

Rumored: Volkswagen Looks Into Cutting A Fair Chunk of Their Worldwide Lineup

By Will Maley on June 19, 2016 - 4:41PM

Time for a pop quiz! How many models does the Volkswagen Group produce worldwide? This includes the all of the brands from Volkswagen to Bugatti. 90? 125? 175? Try 340 models.

How 2016 Subaru WRX STI AWD Proves Its Worth

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2016 - 8:00AM

The AWD system of the 2016 Subaru WRX STI driven by Molly Taylor proved its worth. What happened in Australia?

2017 Nissan GT-R, 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO

Nissan Brings 2017 GT-R and Other Surprises to Goodwood

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2016 - 7:02AM

The new 2017 Nissan GT-R and it’s stablemate GT-R NISMO will be at Goodwood Festival of Speed. What other surprises?

Why Tesla Model 3 Reservation Holders Prefer To Wait and Not Take Model S 60 Offer

By Armen Hareyan on June 18, 2016 - 4:59PM

Tesla's recent Model S 60 reintroduction is considered as a counter-offer to Model 3 reservation holders to take advantage of larger-sized and compared to Model S 70 a cheaper priced Model S 60 to clear the backlog. But as I read in online forums Tesla Model 3 reservation holders prefer waiting for their Model 3 vs taking advantage of the Model S 60 and here is why.

Rumored: Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 To Get A New Name

By Will Maley on June 18, 2016 - 2:43PM

An official decision as to whether or not the Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 will go into production is still being worked on. But there is now talk as to the possible name for the production model.

Dodge Charger Enthusiast Redesigns Her Charger Putting a White Tiger on The Hood

By Armen Hareyan on June 18, 2016 - 1:00PM

My friend Julie Parshall redesigned her Dodge Charger and wanted to share this story with TorqueNews readers. What do you think of her Charger's new look? Here is Julie in her own words.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Legacy, 2016 Subaru Legacy

Why You Should Wait Until 2017 to Buy a New Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl on June 18, 2016 - 9:58AM

Up until now, Subaru has had the lowest incentives in the industry. What is changing that will benefit consumers?

New Use for Tesla Model S Summon When Cleaning Your Car

By Armen Hareyan on June 18, 2016 - 9:45AM

While Tesla is continuing to improve its self-driving technology, people are finding amazing ways on how to use Summon feature on their Tesla Model S cars. Here is one very handy and useful way to use the Summon feature on your Tesla when you clean your electric car.

Mercedes Combines Hydrogen and Plug-In Technologies

By Will Maley on June 18, 2016 - 9:08AM

You got plug-in hybrid in my hydrogen vehicle! You got hydrogen in my plug-in hybrid vehicle! No, it isn't a Resses cup commercial from the future, but the best way to describe Mercedes' latest hydrogen vehicle.

BMW 3 Series, next-generation BMW 3 Series, 2018 BMW 3 Series

2 Ways You Will Benefit From Mexico-Built Next-Gen BMW 3 Series

By Denis Flierl on June 18, 2016 - 8:21AM

BMW has confirmed the next-gen BMW 3 Series will be built in Mexico. What will this mean for consumers?

Jeep Renegade Gets the Harley Davidson Treatment

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2016 - 4:20PM

The Jeep Renegade Hell’s Revenge Edition is a unique custom vehicle created for a huge European Harley Davidson event, complete with Harley logos and a flamed out paint job that helps the little SUV fit in better with the motorcycle crowd.

Ford Best / Corvette Worst in GTE Pro in LeMans Qualifying, Adjustments Required

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2016 - 12:41PM

The qualifying rounds for the 2016 24 Hours of LeMans race have finished up and the new Ford GT cars have captured the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th spots in the GTE Pro class while the Corvette Racing teams have been forced to settle for last and 2nd to last in the class – but new Balance of Performance adjustments have been issued to several teams ahead of the race.

2016 Subaru WRX STI, Isle of Man TT Challenge

Subaru Releases New IOM TT Record Teaser [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2016 - 10:33AM

Subaru releases a new Isle of Man TT Course record run in the 2016 WRX STI. Check out the 1 minute sneak peak video.

Volkswagen Press Conference in October 2015

Volkswagen's New Plan Brings Radical Changes

By Will Maley on June 17, 2016 - 9:12AM

Electric vehicles, autonomous technologies, and ride-sharing. These were some of the things Volkswagen hopes will remove the dark cloud of the diesel scandal and give them some sort of redemption.

2016 Subaru WRX STI, New England Forest Rally

2 Ways Lasek Stops Higgins From Celebrating 6th Driver’s Championship

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2016 - 8:51AM

Bucky Lasek will drive the new 2016 Subaru WRX STI at Forest Rally. Will he have any chance to beat Higgins?

2 Things Tesla Can Do for Model 3 Reservation Holders To Clear Backlog

By Armen Hareyan on June 17, 2016 - 8:34AM

The first production of Tela Model 3 will start sometimes in 2017 creating a huge preorders backlog for Tesla, but there are at least two things the company can do for current Model 3 reservation holders using it's Model S and Model X capacity.

10 Qualities of the Subaru WRX and Crosstrek That Will Keep You Grinning

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2016 - 8:15AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX and 2016 Crosstrek are tops in quality. What 10 qualities will keep you grinning?

2016 Lexus RX 350 V6 Fuel Economy Tops Competitors’ 4-Cylinder Turbos

By John Goreham on June 17, 2016 - 7:51AM

Are small turbocharged engines all they are cracked up to be or is it just a myth?

2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription most drive-dynamic sedan in maker’s history

By Parks McCants on June 16, 2016 - 8:22PM

Volvo elevates 4 cylinder gasoline turbo power into the luxury confines of the largest and most drive-dynamic sedan in the maker's history. 2017 Volvo S90 T6 is a bit of a mind blower!

When We Can Expect Tesla Model 3 in Stores and Showrooms

By Armen Hareyan on June 16, 2016 - 5:24PM

Tesla has about 400,000 Model S preorders and it has not even started manufacturing them, but here is when you can expect to see Model 3s in showrooms and stores.

What is The Most Efficient Speed for Nissan LEAF for Optimal Range

By Armen Hareyan on June 16, 2016 - 2:34PM

How to drive Nissan LEAF efficiently for the optimal range and what is the most efficient speed. These are some of the questions that interest many Nissan LEAF owners, who want to know how many miles per Kwh does a Nissan Leaf get and how to drive to get the optimal range for their LEAFs.

Corvette Racing Slowest in LeMans Qualifying after Power Restrictions

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2016 - 2:27PM

The “Balance of Performance” adjustments required of the Corvette Racing teams during the first qualifying session for this weekend’s 24 Hours of LeMans race have had a horrific impact on the reigning champions, moving them to the bottom of the GTE Pro qualifying order while the new Ford GT – which was originally much slower than the Corvette – jumped to the top two spots in the class.

2017 Accord Hybrid Mainstreams Eco Conscious Cool

By Parks McCants on June 16, 2016 - 12:32PM

Looking to Honda’s latest Accord Hybrid manifestation, it’s now possible to be “Cool” while one rolls down the road in the most fuel efficient midsize sedan in North America.

2016 Mazda CX-3 Vs. Honda HR-V Safety Comparison – Video

By John Goreham on June 16, 2016 - 11:33AM

See why the 2016 Mazda CX-3 tops the competition in safety.

Which Navigation System to Use in Your Tesla Model S for Best Traffic Experience

By Armen Hareyan on June 16, 2016 - 10:44AM

If your Tesla's navigation system has problems consider switching to another system for best traffic experience. There are different options such as Waze, Apple Carplay or Chromecast for navigation.Here are few suggestions from current Tesla Model S owners.

Meet the Mopar 16 Ram 1500 Rebel

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2016 - 10:36AM

The Ram 1500 Rebel is the newest Moparized vehicle, joining the Dodge Challenger, the Dodge Charger, the Dodge Dart and the Chrysler 300 on the list of vehicles given the factory upgrade treatment, but as has been the case in the past – the Mopar 16 Ram will be limited to just 500 units.

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited vs. Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE: The $35,000 Midsize Sedan Hybrid Question

By Will Maley on June 16, 2016 - 9:41AM

We put the old guard Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE against the new kid Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited to see which midsize hybrid sedan is worth a closer look.

Three Ways the 2016 Lexus RX 350 Beats the Competition

By John Goreham on June 16, 2016 - 9:16AM

The 2016 Lexus RX Series does even the small things well. Three examples.

Nissan Maxima is Top-Scoring Full-Size Car in TQI

By Denis Flierl on June 16, 2016 - 8:17AM

What is TQI? It’s a quality rating system used by Strategic Vision. The 2016 Nissan Maxima tops the list.

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